It’s that epic season once again… when we all scramble to put ticks on shopping lists, fill stockings, and just generally make wishes come true. In the midst of what becomes a dizzyingly busy time, Tartooful is a calm little eye of the hurricane, where we still enjoy pampering each and every customer… so it makes us particularly happy when Black Friday comes and we can offer a wonderful treat, at a sweet little price!
This year we’re delighted to present the latest “Black Friday” creation from Trollbeads, the “Shimmer Royal”. For those of you who don’t recall, past years have also featured faceted glass, in shades of black and grey with rich goldstone accents. This bead is destined to become their companion on many of our ladies most glittering bracelets. It’s absolutely stunning, in a deep, indigo shade of blue that is inky and sparkling… it’s a perfect match to the retired “Blue Goldstone”, so if you have one of those it’s time to dust it off and get ready to play together a brand new design with it at its heart. Of course, it’s perfectly suited to the many space themed bracelets that are currently on so many play trays!
This bead is priced at CAD$74, the same price level as most other faceted glass beads… and ladies… It. Is. Worth. It. However, there are lots of other sweet treats to be had this Black Friday Weekend:
Phew! It’s a lot to take in, I know. All this, and wait – there’s more. These items may be ordered between now and Monday noon… and if these aren’t the items on your personal lust list – we’d be happy to craft your own personal “Black Friday” grouping of buy three, get the fourth free , and buy a decorative lock, get a bracelet chain or leather free. With tiered gifts, huge selection in store – including Christmas glitter uniques – and not to forget that stunning “Shimmer Royal”… you’ll find everything on your wish list this Black Friday Weekend.
How to purchase? Email us at tartooful@gmail.com, phone us at 604-924-0122 or message us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter… (we’re *everywhere*!). Better yet – if you are in our neck of the woods, drop by for a visit and see all our glittering goodies in person… we’d love to help you find everything on your personal “list”.
See you in the Village!
C
We’re delighted to present a very special Event for Collectors of Trollbeads Amber… kicking off this Saturday, the 17th of September, until Wednesday the 21st. Come enjoy an extraordinary selection of these unique Baltic jewels, and be amazed and the endless variations in colour, tone, cut and texture.
Have you felt it in your part of the world? Here on the West coast of Canada, there’s been a subtle shift in the light these last few days. Even until last week, I felt as though I was in the middle of an everlasting Summer. The days were long and warm, with bocce games that stretched into the evening. The light was bright and clear, and the skies were blindingly blue. One day recently there was a little wind winding through the garden that played a scattering of pale, dry leaves off our dogwood tree, and suddenly I could see the first signs of Autumn.
It wasn’t really the leaves on the pathway, that alerted me to the upcoming change in the seasons… there other clues as well. There has been a shift in the angle and colour of the light that unmistakably whispers “Autumn”. The light is still bright, but it’s just a bit more golden and mellow. The sky is still brilliant blue, but there’s a bit of a haze in the morning and evening. Night falls much earlier now, and after dinner we are more likely to be having a sunset stroll than struggling to spot our bocce marker in the dusk.
As always, seasonal change suggests a change in the way we dress, the colours we wear, the textures we enjoy in our homes… and of course, a change in the way we wear our Trollbeads. I set out to design a bracelet that felt just right for this time of year, when we are still enjoying lots of Summer warmth, but are looking ahead to the Autumnal months that are just around the corner.
I blended those watery blue greens with a selection of inky blacks, most of which have an element of earthy texture or glitter. That little touch of warmth helps to keep the feel natural and not too terribly stark. Many of the aqua beads also have an earthy element that I enjoy… for example, the ribbon of stone texture that wraps around the “Traces” bead, or the marvellous green and stone textured unique at left.
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